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Okay, I understand. I´d go black straigthaway, but cocoa should be nice as well. I´d assume black-dark skin dolls are bits more difficult to photoshoot for that life like appearance anyway.The Doll Laboratory wrote:Hello,
I also agree that without powdering the pictures could have been improved. However, I wanted to show the Doll in factory conditions so I left her in her original state. I have just used another wig and added gloss on the lips. Otherwise, the Doll is like she was in the box. What you see here is what you get if you order the Doll in black skin tone. I guess "Cocoa" could be a nice option as well with this head.
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Yes, dark skin dolls are more difficult to photoshoot. This is the darkest one I have in my possession. But your idea to make a wet look series of pictures is something I must definitely consider. Since Joan is the sporty type of girl, maybe when she is at the swimming pool.-Ragnar66- wrote:Okay, I understand. I´d go black straigthaway, but cocoa should be nice as well. I´d assume black-dark skin dolls are bits more difficult to photoshoot for that life like appearance anyway.The Doll Laboratory wrote:Hello,
I also agree that without powdering the pictures could have been improved. However, I wanted to show the Doll in factory conditions so I left her in her original state. I have just used another wig and added gloss on the lips. Otherwise, the Doll is like she was in the box. What you see here is what you get if you order the Doll in black skin tone. I guess "Cocoa" could be a nice option as well with this head.
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that would beThe Doll Laboratory wrote:Hello -Ragnar66-,
Yes, dark skin dolls are more difficult to photoshoot. This is the darkest one I have in my possession. But your idea to make a wet look series of pictures is something I must definitely consider. Since Joan is the sporty type of girl, maybe when she is at the swimming pool.-Ragnar66- wrote:Okay, I understand. I´d go black straigthaway, but cocoa should be nice as well. I´d assume black-dark skin dolls are bits more difficult to photoshoot for that life like appearance anyway.The Doll Laboratory wrote:Hello,
I also agree that without powdering the pictures could have been improved. However, I wanted to show the Doll in factory conditions so I left her in her original state. I have just used another wig and added gloss on the lips. Otherwise, the Doll is like she was in the box. What you see here is what you get if you order the Doll in black skin tone. I guess "Cocoa" could be a nice option as well with this head.
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but how´s about something in between? I´d likely tackle the doll by carefully brushing away more of the powder and then just "add" bits of highlighted, more shiny areas with baby oil or the like. That combined with higher contrasted lighting (more spot, less environmental) should give a more lively and realistic appearance on black dolls generally IMO. Wished I could try myself.
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Dark skin toned girls can look super hot - refer to Tootsie's Chocolate Bunnies for ideas of how to properly present dark skin girls - best Black girl dolls ever shown here on TDF.
https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... s&start=60
After seeing these pale/faded looked skin tone it puts me off buying a dark skinned doll - if I get a dark girl she needs to look like Tootsies Chocolate Bunnie - the ultimate dark dolls.
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well this actually is another extreme opposite. Personally I wouldn´t like to deal with fully oiled dolls all the time, no matter just banging or photo shooting. While it has some appeal (no matter if dark or light skinned) it again is non realistic looking. Maybe it´s literally a "black art" to make ebony dolls look realistic and life like, I can´t tell.LJ69 wrote:I dont like the skin tone - considering that this is supposed to be really dark - the skin tone looks 'faded' and unhealthy.
Dark skin toned girls can look super hot - refer to Tootsie's Chocolate Bunnies for ideas of how to properly present dark skin girls - best Black girl dolls ever shown here on TDF.
https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... s&start=60
After seeing these pale/faded looked skin tone it puts me off buying a dark skinned doll - if I get a dark girl she needs to look like Tootsies Chocolate Bunnie - the ultimate dark dolls.
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I´d definitely experiment with this, if I´ll get an opportunity. Again, I´d try determining areas which needs bit more shine and then apply appropiate measures. I´m personally not aiming for "wet looks" actually, more rather a "natural" look, not just for photo shooting.The Romantic wrote:If you want something "in-between", try a light application of baby oil all over and then a gentle wipe down with a micro fiber wipe. It won't be the wet look, but I bet that body would really glow for the camera.
while we´re at it, how about making a dark skin dolls palms and foot soles more "white"? Or is there any known techniques to destain TPE color for the purpose?
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